Dress Code & Equipment

The school has a clear policy about what children should wear in school. The vast majority of parents and pupils support this approach. Pupils are expected to wear dress code on a daily basis as set out in our agreed policy. School dress code items can be purchased at any time by completing an an order form which can be found here and send to school attaching a cheque for the appropriate amount. During the visits by senior staff to meet parents of P7 pupils our parental supporters will be available to help you with choice and ordering. Photos of examples are here.

Is far cheaper and better value than clothing pupils may press parents to buy for school

Encourages better conduct and improves the atmosphere for learning

Could help to reduce truancy by identifying pupils when not in school

Will give greater equality of appearance and discourage remarks about who can or cannot afford designer clothes

Can add to school funds for improving activities and facitlities for pupils

Is supported by the Scottish Executive’s “Better Behaviour for Better Learning Report” which is also supported by Highland Council Education Authority

Culloden Academy students may choose from a wide range of school sweatshirts and tops that are available on order from the school. These include polo shirts, tops, sweatshirts, and now school ties. The school provides order forms for all these items where parents choose to buy through the school. Our S5/6 should wear smart black/white dress code to set a great example to not only junior pupils but the local community in general. All are encouraged to wear shirts and school ties on a regular basis. Local clothes suppliers carry a wide range of our black/white dress code items.

The following are definitely not for school dress – jogging bottoms, shell suits, training shoes – these are for PE activities not for coming to school in – nor is designer sports wear and logos. Sports tops such as Football, Rugby, American Football tops are not allowed as school dress.

The school will adopt the following measures to ensure compliance with Dress Code:

Support for parents in purchasing value for money dress code clothes

Supporting staff in their work in ensuring pupils dress properly for school

Continuing to involve pupils in influencing details of the dress code

Promoting the dress code through our activities with pupils out of school

Kitting out pupils in proper team strips in all our sporting activities

Informing the local community, local employers and media organisations of our policy

The school will use the following sanctions where pupils fail to follow the Dress Code:

Verbal reminders at class, guidance group and individual levels

Individual interviews with pupils

Monitoring and recording compliane with dress code through focus weeks

Letters sent home to parents to seek and offer support and to discuss the importance of school policies

Withdrawal of privileges (e.g. dicos, clubs, activities)

Withdrawal of pupils from visits outwith the school on the grounds of safety and difficulties in identifying pupils as members of the school party

Consideration will be given to further sanctions to deal with failure to comply with school dress code

In each case individual judgements will be made to identify pupils who are deliberately flouting the policy from anyone who is not wearing uniform due to temporary financial constraints.

When a pupil cannot participate in the active part of P.E. due to illness or injury, a note from home should be brought explaining the extent and likely duration of the medical complaint. Such pupils should be prepared to officiate. If pupils return to school before they are entirely recovered from viral infection such as ‘flu’ they will still be expected to study the activity in the usual area of work. They will be required to participate, although not fully, and should come prepared with the appropriate clothing. This must include waterproofs if the activity is to be outdoors. Pupils may be excused on a regular basis only if there is a valid medical reason supported by a medical certificate.

Food Technology

Part of the course involves practical food work. In order to take part the pupils must be appropriately dressed and kitted out, i.e. they should:-

Wear safe clothing (*)

Have hair tied back

Have unpolished nails

Remove sweatshirt

Bring a suitable food container (**)

* Safe clothing is a school polo shirt or a cotton T-shirt. Short skimpy tops, lycra tops, polyester tops and football shirts may not be worn since they are not deemed safe. An apron will be provided.
** If pupils are unable to provide an ovenproof dish when required, a small foil container and lid may be purchased at the teacher’s discretion for a small sum.

Pupils Representing the School
Where pupils are representing the school, either individually or in groups, they will be expected to wear school dress.